TechnologyAugust 25, 2026

multiagent

MULL-tee-AY-junt

Definition

Refers to systems or environments where multiple autonomous AI programs communicate, collaborate, and delegate tasks to one another to achieve a goal.

Etymology

Formed by combining the Latin prefix 'multi-' (meaning 'many') with the word 'agent,' which derives from the Latin 'agere' (to do or act), describing an entity that takes action.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how AI agents collaborated and shared information to bypass security restrictions, highlighting the risk that such teamwork can quickly propagate exploits.

AI Agents Are a Cybersecurity Nightmare That’s Only Just Begun

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CNET

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